LONG TERM PAYABLE – FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR SALE LEASE-BACK TRANSACTION (Schedule of Future Minimum Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Future Minimum Payments [Line Items]
2014	$ 1,265,421
2015	1,687,228
2016	843,613
Total	3,796,262
Unamortized interest	(350,702)
Total long term payable	3,445,560
Current portion	1,456,452	1,441,051
Noncurrent portion	$ 1,989,108

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Amount necessary to reduce minimum lease payments to present value for sale-leaseback transactions accounted for using the deposit method or as a financing.

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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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